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Vietnam has its first Data Center certified for Operational Sustainability by Uptime

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HANOI and HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On August 7, 2024, CMC Telecom’s Tan Thuan Data Center officially achieved the Uptime Tier III Certification for Operational Sustainability (TCOS), became the first Data Center in Vietnam to achieve TCOS and hold the full portfolio of three certifications for Design, Construction, and Operations.

To accomplish the first TCOS from the Uptime Institute in Vietnam, CMC Telecom Data Center (DC) team underwent a preparation and implementation process that lasts 8 months, including infrastructure  and more than 100 standard operating procedures and documents. Tan Thuan DC successfully fulfilled  89 stringent standards checklist according to the Uptime assessment framework, and officially received the Operational Sustainability certification at 3:23 AM on August 7, 2024.

At its inauguration in August 2022, CMC Data Center Tan Thuan became the first data center in Vietnam to simultaneously hold two important Uptime Tier III certifications for Design and Construction. After two years, the CMC engineering team has continued to demonstrate to the Uptime Institute that the operational capabilities of Tan Thuan data center have reached the highest level according to global standards and all the stringent criteria for evaluating the sustainable operation of data centers —Tier Certification of Operational Sustainability (TCOS) from the Uptime Institute.

The Uptime TCOS (Tier Certification of Operational Sustainability) certification, issued by the Uptime Institute, focuses on evaluating and validating the sustainable operational capabilities of data centers. This certification not only examines the design and construction of the data center but also assesses operational and management aspects to ensure that the data center can maintain stable and continuous operations over the long term. The Uptime’s assessment approach will concentrate on: Managing risks associated with data center operations, Implementing effective operational and maintenance processes and procedures, Training operational personnel, and ensuring continuous operation 24/7/365 even in emergencies.

Uptime Institute is a leading global organization famous for its certification system, recognized as a global benchmark for assessing the readiness and overall performance of data centers, from design and construction to operations. According to Uptime Institute, Asian countries and cities strong in data storage, such as Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and even Japan, still do not have any data centers that meet Tier 3 – TCOS standards. Tan Thuan Data Center proudly stands among the few data centers in the Asian region that hold three certifications in Design, Construction, and Operations.

According to Mr. Dang Tung Son – Deputy CEO/Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of CMC Telecom: “Becoming the first Data center to achieve TCOS and holding the full set of three Uptime certifications (TCCF, TDD, and TCOS) confirms our commitment to build a leading digital infrastructure system  in the region. This marks a significant milestone in CMC Telecom’s journey to becoming a Comprehensive Services Provider. Operational upgrades are also a part of our strategy to deliver excellent customer experience, providing high-quality, internationally-standard services to financial institutions, leading enterprises and organizations in the region.”

CMC Telecom currently has the top number of experts with  international certifications, including two CDCE (Certified Data Center Expert) certifications, regarded as the “PhDs of Data Centers,” along with other certifications such as CDCP, CDRP, CDCS, CDFOM, and CDMS, which are designed for specialists in operations, risk management, and data center migration. Mr. Lê Minh Hiếu, Data Center Director at CMC Telecom, who is one of the first three Vietnamese individuals to hold the CDCE certification, stated: “Investing in people is the key factor in establishing a world-class data center. We would like to thank Uptime for their rigorous and meticulous evaluation system that allows our technical team to transform through challenges. CMC Telecom team has learned from the assessments and gained a deep understanding of sustainable operations following the highest international standards.”

In June 2024, the CMC Data Center Tan Thuan was recognized as the first data center in Vietnam to achieve Level 4 of  Information System Security Standards, validated by the Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense. The CMC Telecom Data Center, certified at Level 4, is designed to serve large-scale users with specific requirements, including government agencies, public administration, finance, banking, and e-commerce. Founded in 2008, CMC Corporation  established CMC Telecom with the  mission as an ISP and Internet service provider. After 16 years, CMC Telecom has become a Comprehensive Service Provider, offering Connectivity, Data Center, Cloud/Multi-Cloud, Information Security, and Managed Services that focus on serving enterprise customers in high-demand sectors such as finance, banking, energy, manufacturing, retail, and logistics.

About CMC Telecom and Tan Thuan Data Center:

CMC Telecom is a member of CMC Corporation and the only telecommunication infrastructure enterprise in Vietnam partnering with foreign shareholders (TIME dotCom, Top 2 telecommunications Group in Malaysia). CMC Telecom aims to become a leading Comprehensive Services Provider in Vietnam and the region, excelling in five service categories: Data Center, Cloud, Managed Service, and Information Security service.

The CMC Tan Thuan Data Center is considered as the most high-technology and secure Data Center in Vietnam. It holds Uptime certifications (TCCF, TDD và TCOS) and certifications that ensure the highest safety and security standards available globally for data centers serving financial institutions, such as TVRA (Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment) and PCI DSS. For more details, visit www.cmctelecom.vn 

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ThreatBook Named a “Strong Performer” in the Gartner® Voice of the Customer for NDR Report for the Fourth Consecutive Year

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SINGAPORE, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Gartner released its 2026 “Voice of the Customer for Network Detection and Response (NDR)” report. On the strength of TDP’s user reputation and product capabilities, ThreatBook has been named in the “Strong Performer” quadrant for the fourth consecutive year.

Gartner Peer Insights “Voice of the Customer” is based on genuine reviews from enterprise users and provides a peer-perspective reference for technology and service procurement across two dimensions: “User Interest and Adoption” and “Overall Experience.”

According to Gartner: “The Voice of the Customer covers vendors whose products fit this market and that had 20 or more eligible published reviews during the 18-month evaluation period ending August 31, 2026. Reviews submitted by vendor partners and by companies with revenue of less than US$50 million are excluded. In the Network Detection and Response market, Gartner Peer Insights published a total of 1,245 reviews and ratings during this evaluation period.”Of these, ThreatBook TDP received 84 reviews from users worldwide in the finance, manufacturing, energy, IT and retail industries, with a five-star positive review rate of 100% and a willingness to recommend of 97%, and multiple metrics, including product experience, are industry-leading. Selected reviews are as follows:

 

 

Currently, ThreatBook TDP has been deployed at thousands of leading enterprises in key industries such as finance, energy, electric power, internet and intelligent manufacturing, helping users achieve visible, precise and proactive defense in a dynamic threat environment.

In terms of visibility, TDP supports on-premises, multi-cloud and hybrid network deployments, monitoring all north-south and east-west traffic both in the cloud and on-premises in a unified manner, providing users with consistent network visibility and attack surface discovery capabilities.In terms of threat detection, TDP achieves a false positive rate below 0.003%, precisely detecting unknown threats such as 0-day attacks, encrypted attacks and covert tunnels; at the same time, it intelligently aggregates attack chains from the attacker’s perspective to fully reconstruct the attack process.In terms of automated response, TDP supports automated bypass blocking and integrates with security products from dozens of brands to achieve closed-loop remediation; in addition, TDP can also connect with AI security agents such as Flocks, greatly improving operational efficiency, and is highly recognized by enterprises across industries.

With its leading real-world detection and response capabilities, ThreatBook TDP has repeatedly been recognized by authoritative international institutions, and was recently named in the first quadrant of the “Frost Radar: Network Detection and Response (NDR), 2026” report as the only company from China. Going forward, ThreatBook will continue to leverage its core AI+TI capabilities to provide industry users with more trustworthy network detection and response support.

Gartner Peer Insights reviews constitute the subjective opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and do not represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research and advisory organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

GARTNER and PEER INSIGHTS are trademarks of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, and are used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

About ThreatBook

ThreatBook is the agentic security company focused on AI for Security, and Security for AI. Founded in 2015, ThreatBook is a global cybersecurity company that combines AI with deep threat intelligence to defend enterprises across all stages of the security lifecycle: precision, automated triage and response, and risk reduction. 

With unique vantage points across the Asia Pacific region, ThreatBook delivers intelligence that bridges Eastern and Western threat landscapes, providing an unmatched perspective for global defenders against nation-state actors, cybercriminal groups, and emerging attack campaigns. ThreatBook operates the #1 security community in APAC and empowers the industry with free security tools. 

ThreatBook is accredited by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), recognized for the company’s innovative and robust suite of agentic security solutions. Furthermore, leading analyst firm Forrester recognized ThreatBook in Forrester’s Network Analysis and Visibility Solutions Landscape, Q2 2025 report, whereby ThreatBook was one of a limited number of vendors cited. ThreatBook received two accolades at the CybersecAsia Readers’ Choice Awards 2026: the “Best in AI-Powered Cybersecurity” award; and the “Rising Star” award. More recently, ThreatBook TDP was recognized by Gartner Peer InsightsTM as a ‘strong performer’ in the 2026 Voice of the Customer report for Network Detection and Response (NDR).

To learn more, visit www.threatbook.io or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Nexteer Announces First Share Repurchase Programme of Up to US$60 Million

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Programme reflects confidence in long-term prospects and commitment to disciplined capital allocation.

HONG KONG, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today announced that its Board of Directors has approved on November 12, 2026, the Company’s first share repurchase programme of up to US$60 million, equivalent to approximately HK$471 million.

The programme reflects the Board’s confidence in Nexteer’s business and long-term prospects. The Group’s strong liquidity position supports returning capital to shareholders while continuing to invest in the business and its future development.

Disciplined Capital Allocation

The programme complements Nexteer’s dividend distributions and represents a further step in returning capital to shareholders. It follows the dividend paid out in July 2026 of approximately US$46 million, representing 45% of the Company’s net income attributable to shareholders for the year ending December 31, 2025 —and the highest dividend payout ratio in the Company’s history.

Nexteer remains committed to disciplined capital allocation, balancing investment in the business with opportunities to enhance shareholder returns and create long-term value.

Share Repurchase Programme Details

Repurchases will be made on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the general repurchase mandate granted by shareholders on June 17, 2026, in accordance with applicable listing rules, laws and regulations and the Company’s memorandum and articles of association. The Company may cancel any shares repurchased at the relevant times of the repurchases.

The programme is expected to run from Board approval until the conclusion of Nexteer’s next annual general meeting, unless amended or terminated earlier by the Board. Implementation will depend on market conditions, the Company’s capital requirements and the Board’s continuing assessment. The timing, number and price of repurchases will be determined from time to time at the Board’s discretion. There is no assurance as to the timing, quantity or price of any repurchase, or that the programme will be implemented in full or at all. Shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company’s securities.

ABOUT NEXTEER AUTOMOTIVE  

Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316) is a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our innovative portfolio supports by-wire chassis control, including electric and hydraulic power steering systems, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering systems, steering columns and intermediate shafts, driveline systems, software solutions and brake-by-wire. The company solves motion control challenges across all megatrends – including electrification, software/connectivity, ADAS/automated driving and shared mobility – for global and domestic OEMs around the world including BMW, Ford, GM, RNM, Stellantis, Toyota and VW, as well as automakers in India and China including BYD, Xiaomi, ChangAn, Li Auto, Chery, Great Wall, Geely, Xpeng and others. www.nexteer.com  

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Nanjing Offers a Window into the Yangtze River’s Cultural Heritage and Renewal

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NANJING, China, Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flowing from west to east across China, the Yangtze River connects regions with distinct traditions and a shared cultural heritage. On November 10, scholars and cultural experts from across the river basin gathered in Nanjing for an event themed “One River, a Shared Heritage: Embracing a New Era.” Hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Nanjing Municipal Committee and organized by the Nanjing Yangtze River Culture Institute and other partners, the gathering brought together participants from the Bashu (Sichuan and Chongqing), Yunnan–Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi–Anhui and lower Yangtze cultural regions to explore the richness of Yangtze River culture. Two research publications were released: the Blue Book of Yangtze River Culture: Report on Yangtze River Cultural Development (2025–2026) and the China Yangtze River Cultural Development City Index Report (2026).

Situated where the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the Yangtze River Delta integration initiative intersect, Nanjing is also a key city in the development of the Yangtze River National Cultural Park. In recent years, the city has worked to restore the river’s natural environment while preserving and sharing the cultural heritage along its banks, seeking to set an example for other communities along the Yangtze. Drawing on the historic sites lining its waterfront and its own transformation into a modern city, Nanjing has expanded research into the river’s cultural legacy and encouraged literature and art inspired by the Yangtze. The city is also exploring what that heritage means today, bringing academic research together with new approaches to cultural preservation and public engagement. These efforts offer a revealing glimpse of how the river’s history and traditions can be kept alive and made relevant to contemporary life.

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